Raytac AN7002Q – A smaller nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 module for Industrial IoT applications

IoT solutions company Raytac introduces the AN7002Q Wi-Fi 6 module series integrating Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002 The chipset is designed for Industrial IoT, smart home, healthcare, consumer electronics and automotive applications. They can be paired with Raytac’s MDBT53 Bluetooth LE modules. nRF5340 Multi-protocol SoC supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE solutions.

AN7002Q is a low-power Wi-Fi 6 module that supports dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation with a maximum PHY data rate of 86Mbps (MCS7). It complies with IEEE 802.11ax, a/b/g/n/ac standards and connects to a host SoC or MCU via SPI or QSPI interfaces. The module also supports interoperation with Bluetooth LE, Thread and Zigbee systems, making it ideal for IoT applications.

We have covered this topic before Abluetech PTR7002A low-power wireless module based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002. The PTR7002 has a slightly larger size and offers more GPIO options, while the AN7002Q is more compact and includes 10 GPIO pins in the module package. If you are interested in this product, you can check it for more details.

Raytac AN7002Q module features:

• Chipset – nRF7002 from Nordic Semiconductor
  • Supports low-power Wi-Fi 6, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
  • Transmit power – maximum 20 dBm for 2.4 GHz and 13 dBm for 5 GHz
  • Receiver sensitivity: -96.5dBm @ 2.4GHz and -90.5dBm @ 5GHz
  • Antenna port – Supports single-ended 50 Ω, 20 MHz wide channels, 1×1 Single Input Single Output (SISO) operation
  • PHY data rate – up to 86 Mbps (MCS7)
  • Operating modes – Station, Wi-Fi Direct, Soft AP (Wi-Fi 4 operation only) and simultaneous station + soft AP/Wi-Fi Direct/station modes
• interface
  • Connects to host SoC or MCU via SPI or Quad SPI (QSPI)
  • Dedicated 3-wire or 4-wire coexistence interface for other radio protocols
• Antenna and RF Channels
  • Chip antenna for AN7002Q, PCB antenna for AN7002Q-P and u.FL connector for AN7002Q-U
  • 2.4 GHz RF Channels – Ch1-Ch14 (Channel 14 available with 11b modulation in Japan only)
  • 5 GHz RF Channels – Ch36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64, Ch100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/132/136/140, Ch149/153/157/161 /165/169/173
  • IEEE WLAN Standard – IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Pinout – 25-pin standard SMD package with pad on the bottom (0.6 mm x 0.4 mm)
  • 10xGPIO
  • 1x Debug, 1x Reset
  • VBAT, VDDIO and GND
• Additional Features
  • Target Wake Time (TWT)
  • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
  • Basic Service Set (BSS) Coloring
  • Supports WMM and WMM-Power Saving
• Security
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Enhanced Open
  • Supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA (Personal and Enterprise)
  • Protected Management Frameworks
• Power supply: 2.9V to 4.5V
• current consumption
  • Transmission current – ​​Maximum 252mA @ 2.4GHz / 260mA @ 5GHz
  • Current pickup – 60mA @ 2.4GHz / 56mA @ 5GHz
  • Turn-off current – ​​1.7μA
  • Sleep current – ​​15μA
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Size – 18 x 11 x 2.2mm for AN7002Q-P
• Weight – 0.79g (±0.02g) for AN7002Q-P

For optimal RF layout, ensure that the “No Ground” area is as large as possible, regardless of PCB size, and keep this area at the corresponding location of the antenna on each layer of the PCB. Additionally, positioning the module closer to the edge of the PCB will provide better performance than placing it in the center.

The AN7002Q module is designed to support radio coexistence and can be used with other nRF Series devices. When paired with Raytac’s MDBT53 series, for example, it provides a combined Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi solution. In this setup, the nRF5340 acts as the host and serves as the common interface for the entire wireless system.

The AN7002Q module is well-suited for a variety of applications, including IoT and smart home devices, as well as gateways and border routers. It is also ideal for industrial IoT sensors, controllers, and sports or fitness tracking devices. Additionally, the module supports wireless payment systems and health monitoring devices. With Wi-Fi location capabilities via SSID scanning, the AN7002Q offers a versatile solution for a wide range of wireless communications needs.

The company has not announced pricing details at this time, but the module will be available in eBay stores in the future. You can visit product page For more information about the nRF7002 based IoT module.

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